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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,256.66, 36,264.43 and 19,118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,256.66, 36,264.43 and 19,118.50 is: 26,405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,256.66 : 36,264.43 = 19,118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,256.66/36,264.43 = 19,118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,256.66x = 36,264.43 × 19,118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,256.66x = 693,321,438.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,321,438.19/26,256.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,405.55

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